A new hybrid decision-making framework to rank power supply systems for government organizations: A real case study

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 100779
Author(s):  
Mohsen Ramezanzade ◽  
Javad Saebi ◽  
Hossein Karimi ◽  
Ali Mostafaeipour
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Power Supply ◽  
Real Case ◽  
Government Organizations ◽  
Decision Making Framework ◽  
Supply Systems

A descriptive case study of effective decision-making of a local government organization in the United States of America

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 279-297
Author(s):  
Jennifer Capler
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Local Government ◽  
United States Of America ◽  
The United States ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Government Organizations ◽  
Effective Decision ◽  
Effective Decision Making

PurposeThis article details a qualitative descriptive case study of affective factors of effective decision-making of one local government organization in the United States of America. The specific problem was that many elected American local government representatives lack effective decision-making strategies. This research focus indicated a lack of qualitative research on the real-world experience of factors that were taken into consideration during decision-making within American local government organizations.Design/methodology/approachUsing a local government organization in southwest Illinois, elected representatives were interviewed and observed. The interviews and observations surfaced how the representatives made decisions. Data were analyzed using manual coding and theming to determine themes and patterns.FindingsThe results produced six themes about factors, including emotional intelligence, which impacted decision-making. They are: (1) remembering the past, (2) communication and respect, (3) spurring economic growth and development, (4) fairness, (5) recognizing and removing emotions and bias and (6) accountability.Research limitations/implicationsBeing a single case study, this research is limited in generalization. The research was limited to the identification of current, real-world experience of elected local government representatives.Practical implicationsThe findings of this research can be used to create more effective decision-making practices for local government organizations of similar size.Originality/valueThis is the first study to review, in-depth, the decision-making and emotional intelligence factors of local government organizations in the United States of America. The conceptual background, discussion, implications to local government organizations, limitations and recommendations for future studies are discussed.

An Optimization Framework for Decision Making in Large, Collaborative Energy Supply Systems

2016 ◽  
Vol 138 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bryony DuPont ◽  
Ridwan Azam ◽  
Scott Proper ◽  
Eduardo Cotilla-Sanchez ◽  
Christopher Hoyle ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Power Systems ◽  
Power Supply ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Flow Analysis ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Supply Systems

As demand for electricity in the U.S. continues to increase, it is necessary to explore the means through which the modern power supply system can accommodate both increasing affluence (which is accompanied by increased per-capita consumption) and the continually growing global population. Though there has been a great deal of research into the theoretical optimization of large-scale power systems, research into the use of an existing power system as a foundation for this growth has yet to be fully explored. Current successful and robust power generation systems that have significant renewable energy penetration—despite not having been optimized a priori—can be used to inform the advancement of modern power systems to accommodate the increasing demand for electricity. This work explores how an accurate and state-of-the-art computational model of a large, regional energy system can be employed as part of an overarching power systems optimization scheme that looks to inform the decision making process for next generation power supply systems. Research scenarios that explore an introductory multi-objective power flow analysis for a case study involving a regional portion of a large grid will be explored, along with a discussion of future research directions.

scholarly journals Development of a Decision-Making Framework for Distributed Energy Systems in a German District

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 552 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucas Schmeling ◽  
Patrik Schönfeldt ◽  
Peter Klement ◽  
Steffen Wehkamp ◽  
Benedikt Hanke ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Stakeholder Participation ◽  
Dynamic Mode ◽  
Distributed Energy ◽  
Research Gaps ◽  
Simulation Tools ◽  
The Core ◽  
Core Elements ◽  
Decision Making Framework

The planning and decision-making for a distributed energy supply concept in complex actor structures like in districts calls for the approach to be highly structured. Here, a strategy with strong use of energetic simulations is developed, the core elements are presented, and research gaps are identified. The exemplary implementation is shown using the case study of a new district on the former Oldenburg airbase in northwestern Germany. The process is divided into four consecutive phases, which are carried out with different stakeholder participation and use of different simulation tools. Based on a common objective, a superstructure of the applicable technologies is developed. Detailed planning is then carried out with the help of a multi-objective optimal sizing algorithm and Monte Carlo based risk assessment. The process ends with the operating phase, which is to guarantee a further optimal and dynamic mode of operation. The main objective of this publication is to present the core elements of the planning processes and decision-making framework based on the case study and to find and identify research gaps that will have to be addressed in the future.

scholarly journals A decision-making framework for selecting an MBSE language–A case study to Ship pilotage

2022 ◽  
pp. 116451
Author(s):  
Sunil Basnet ◽  
Ahmad Bahootoroody ◽  
Meriam Chaal ◽  
Osiris A. Valdez Banda ◽  
Janne Lahtinen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Decision Making Framework

Ethical Decision-Making for Yoga Teachers and Yoga Therapists

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-37
Author(s):  
Stephen Parker
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Ethical Decision ◽  
Ethical Decision Making ◽  
Ethical Dilemmas ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Real Case ◽  
Yoga Therapy ◽  
Ethical Decisions ◽  
Life Decision

Any therapeutic profession, including Yoga therapy, must establish a systematic way to make ethical decisions. This article proposes a model of ethical decision-making drawn from psychotherapy, a field that—like Yoga therapy— recognizes relationship as a healing instrument. The model proposed is based on an easily remembered mnemonic that is both practical and easily internalized for real-life decision-making. A real case study using this method is presented and discussed, and hypothetical ethical dilemmas in Yoga therapy are offered for further consideration.

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